François RUBESTUCK (1722-1785), received master in 1766. - Lot 455

François RUBESTUCK (1722-1785), received master in 1766. Wood veneered secretary with inlaid decoration of floral bouquets, music attributes, swallows, canopies and friezes of flowers. The uprights are cut with simulated fluting. It opens with a flap trimmed with green leather, gilded with foliate scrolls and putti, revealing four niches and six drawers inlaid with flowers, and surmounted by two leaves revealing two niches and two drawers. Stamped by the master and JME Louis XVI period Ornamented with chased and gilded bronzes such as pilaster falls, ribbon lock escutcheons and drawer handles. Red veined marble top Height: 144.5 cm; Width: 97 cm; Depth: 51 cm (restorations, accidents)